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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho – who takes his team back to Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime – says recent criticism of him and his players has hurt. United face a tough-looking trip to the joint Premier League leaders this weekend – in a match you can see live on Sky …

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed his sadness for beleaguered former Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi over his involvement in the Anas Aremeyaw Number 12 exposé. The documentary which was centred on corruption in Ghana football fingered Mr Nyantakyi accepting $65,000 from an undercover journalist. Following the premiering of the …

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has equalled a record held by Obafemi Martins in the UEFA Champions League. Mbappe was on target as Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-3 away to Liverpool in their 2018/19 Champions League opener. The goal meant that Mbappe joins an elite company of players who scored in …

Chelsea made it three wins from three with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Newcastle on Renault Super Sunday. De Andre Yedlin’s unfortunate own goal on 87 minutes sealed the win for Maurizio Sarri’s dominant side after a controversial finale at St. James’ Park. Eden Hazard fired Chelsea in front from …

Paul Pogba says he will continue giving his best for fans, team-mates and “the people that trust me” in the wake of renewed speculation about his Manchester United future. Two years after returning to Old Trafford from Juventus, the 25-year-old is said to be so unhappy that he informed executive vice-chairman Ed …

The chief coach of the Super Eagles and first assistant during the World Cup who was due to lead the national team to the Olympics in 2020 has been captured by Ghana’s undercover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas receiving bribes to influence player selection. Mynewsgh.com reports that Coach Salisu Yusuf according …

The German FA (DFB) have rejected Mesut Ozil’s accusations of racism and criticised him for failing to give “answers” regarding his controversial photograph with Turkish president Recep Erdogan. The midfielder quit international football on Sunday after accusing DFB officials of racism. Ozil, who has Turkish ancestry, has been heavily criticised …

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has named Stephen Appiah and Sulley Muntari as his best playing mates during his time with the Black Stars. The ex-Chelsea maestro who had a 12-year spell with the four-time Africa champions, says he has fond memories playing alongside Appiah and Muntari. “My best team …

West Ham have completed the club-record signing of Felipe Anderson from Lazio on a four-year deal. Sky Sports News understands West Ham will pay an initial club-record £35m to Lazio with the deal potentially rising to £42m with performance-based add-ons. The Brazilian passed his medical with the club on Saturday …

Barcelona have tabled a second bid – believed to be worth up to £53m – for Chelsea winger Willian, Sky Sports News understands. Last week, SSN broke the news of Barcelona’s initial £50m bid for the Brazilian, with talks still ongoing between the two clubs and representatives of the player. …